Local Mother's Day Gift Ideas

If you’re like me, you’re just now realizing that Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 12th, which means you need some great gift ideas and you need them fast! If you’re also like me, you like giving gifts that have some thought behind them. I also love to shop locally. As a small business owner it makes me feel good to help other small business owners. So I’ve come up with some pretty terrific local Mother’s Day gift ideas for you!

There should be something on this list for just about every mom out there. But if not, I do apologize. Let me know what you did get your mom.

Local Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to Get Healthy

Does your mom hit the gym? Or need some stress relief? Then consider getting getting her a gift that will improve her health. Because even though our health is one of the most important things, we often put it on the back burner. [spacer size=”0″]

Local Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to Glam It Up

As Marilyn famously (and correctly) said, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” And while real diamonds may not be in your budget, you can still get your mom something shiny that makes her feel like a million bucks when she wears it. [spacer size=”0″]

LOLETTAS

If your mom loves jewelry, then you must visit Lolettas, a store specializing in unique, affordable jewelry from all around the world. Some of owner, Rebecca’s, Mother’s Day picks are the sentimental and stylish Truly Unique Crosses from Israeli designer Ayala Bar (seen at top right), the heirloom inspired Mothers Day Sorrelli Necklace, and Kendra Scott Colorwheel Earrings (seen at bottom left), which come in a variety of colors and sizes.

SILHOUETTE BOUTIQUE

Give your mom a gift that gives back with FashionABLE scarves and Refugee Beads, which are made in Atlanta by women who have sought refuge in the U.S. Both of these great companies use the profits from their sales to create more jobs for moms and help them become independent.

Silhouette has an array of choices to help you find that perfect gift for you mom. From personalized mugs, phone coversand tumblers to scarves, locally made accessories, ipad cases and jewelry, there’s something to please every mom!

SWITCH HOUSE

It’s a treasure trove of items that are perfect for gifts: soaps, eco-soy candles, bath products, local art, FredBread and more!

Location:

120-A Cleveland Ave Huntsville, Alabama 35801 [spacer size=”0″]

BOY MEETS GIRL DESIGNS

Local designer Boy Meets Girl Designs has the perfect gift for your mom. This unique statement piece (seen at right) displays a vintage electrical insulator mounted on historic barn wood. This one of a kind gift is perfect as a bud vase or votive candle holder. Custom Orders accepted until Monday, May 8th or stop by their booth at Lucky Duck Days May 11-12th for last minute shopping.

Available for purchase on Facebook, email, or by calling Erin Bloxham Curtis at 256-658-1174. [spacer size=”0″]

THE LITTLE GREEN STORE

The Little Green Store on Monte Sano is an environmentally conscious store and gallery. Stocked with local and regional artists and jewelers, you’re sure to find a great gift here.

Just look at the hand painted chair, the Hammock dog and cat sculptures, or the Harry Leaf wine stoppers. This store should be on all your shopping trips.

Location:

820 Monte Sano Boulevard Huntsville, Alabama 35801 [spacer size=”0″]

MAKE-UP SERVICES

Does your mom have a big event coming up? Take some of the stress off and make her feel pampered with a certificate for make-up services- Perfect for weddings, professional pictures, special occasion and lessons. Make up Artist Nancy Finnegan summed it up the experience best, “it allows a woman to sit down and take a moment out for herself and feel beautiful when she leaves my chair.”

Local Mother’s Day Gift Ideas that Entertain

Take your mom out for dinner and a show at one of these upcoming performances. Whether your mom is a fan of musicals, traditional plays or even The Price is Right, the Huntsville Theatre Community has something for her! If you want to make it really special, go with her! [spacer size=”0″]

INDEPENDENT MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS

Local Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Original Art at Lowe Mill

If your mom is artistic or you want to get her something that you know no one else in the family will, then I suggest heading over to Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment. With over 100 working artists, small businesses, restaurants, and live performance venues, this place is literally wall to wall with amazing gift ideas.

There were just too many fabulous finds here, so I’ll just highlight a couple studios you might want to stop in. But remember, this only a small selection.

SCI-QUEST

U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! Mom gets in FREE with a paid guest on Sunday, May 12, 2013. Enjoy a special hands-on activity where children make mom a supernova flower to take home to celebrate her special day.

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About Larkin Grant

Larkin Grant is the Chief Strategist and co-owner of Our Valley Events and Move Digital. At Move, Larkin focuses on strategic ways to help businesses large and small maximize their digital marketing efforts. Since moving to Huntsville, Larkin has enjoyed working with Junior League of Huntsville, Huntsville Young Professionals, Leadership Huntsville/Madison County's Connect Program, and many more. In her spare time, she enjoys keeping her very adorable yet crazy puppies in line, acting in local theatre productions, and volunteering.